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CONGRATULATIONS to Nicole!"My favorite from the gallery is definitely Queen of Hearts. It's got all my favorite colors, all mixed together!!!!"

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This weekend we welcome Scarlet of Huckleberry Knits~ whose dyes yarn under the wonderful banner of 'where color sings'. ♥ Scarlet notes that when dyeing yarn, a process where art and science meet, that adding the last colour creates "a sort of visual resonance, like adding in a note that was missing from a musical chord".

Desert Twilight on Silk & Silver

Scarlet has had an exciting year, so I asked her to share a little:

2010 was a great year for Huckleberry Knits. My sales have grown to the point where last month, I left my job as a water resources planner for a local government agency to focus on my dyeing business. I'm amazed at how much energy I have now for every aspect of my business--dyeing, marketing, photography. Well, except doing taxes. I might have a tiny procrastination problem there.
One thing that I really enjoy is selling at yarn and fiber shows. I love the chance to talk to knitters and crocheters in person, and just feeling that excited buzz in the air when there's a crowd of people
who share a common passion for beautiful fiber. I've added more shows to my schedule this year, and I'm already starting to dye for my June and July shows in Oregon, Black Sheep Gathering and Sock Summit. I'm also hoping to continue streamlining my process and add a couple of new wholesale accounts.

Hyacinth on 8 ply Merino

What is your favourite part of the creative process?Right now, my favorite thing is to dye spinning fiber. Colors can meld together in unexpected ways, even with tried-and-true combinations. I always get a little spark of suspense when I apply a new color and watch the dye run up the fiber and strike--what's going to happen? Somehow I feel more free to experiment with color when I'm dyeing fiber than when I'm working with yarn, and I think that sense of suspense and curiosity definitely feeds my mad-scientist urges.

Dusk on Superwash Merino fiber

Tell us what a great family evening looks like for your family?A great evening is eating something delicious for dinner (we all like to cook) and then playing games together. As our six-year-old son gets older, we're able to play more interesting games; two of our current favorites are Traverse and Kill Doctor Lucky. We also have a Wii, which has been even more fun than I thought it would be!

The yarn is Orcas fingering, a 2-ply superwash merino with a pebbly-looking twist. It's soft with a bit of luster. The skein weighs 3.5 oz and measures 400 yards. The colorway name is Echo, a swirl of rich blues and purples.

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I first discovered the wonderful colorways and fiber quality of Huckleberry knits while on vacation in Washington...I have been hooked ever since and enjoy being a member of the Huckleberry Knits Yarn Club.yoursbydesign.etsy.com

I'm excited to have a chance to win one of Scarlet's lovely colorways. I like "deep in the forest" and "spring skies"...I always get a little thrill when looking at a set of colors together and a bit of indecision as to what to do with them!

Everything from Huckleberry Knits is just so gorgeous! I want it ALL. If I had to just pick one (oh, the pressure!) I think I'd have to go with Flying Fish - what a gorgeous combination of blue and grey!

Such stunning yarn!!!! Kitty has just learnt to knit at school and has recently taught me too... we knit together, it's too sweet. I think I'd knit my good man a scarf from this beauty if I won... thanks to both of you for such a super giveaway!Blessings and magic, Donni

Our family is JUST getting into knitting now. I have three young children who are starting Waldorf now. Didn't realize how addicting knitting could be!! Between the four of us, we have one ball of yarn. Haha!! Not cheap stuff when you appreciate good, quality yarn!I think the Apple Berry Yarn attracted my attention. :) Not sure if I just really enjoy the colors or if they kinda remind me of Christmas (which my kids STILL insist on celebrating). Haha *Sigh* My boys LOVE the blue, my daughter, the purple. ;)

What is not to like about her yarns?! They are gorgeous! I am always drawn to pinks, but this time any/all of the "silk & silver" yarns definitely got my attention! I have to do some pattern consideration and whom the item will be for before selecting color. Would love to knit with it!

I am very happy to have first met Scarlet and Huckleberry Knits in 2009. I am lucky to visit the booth first hand at several events here in the PNW. From the gallery photos my favorite is the Garnet colorway. I am looking forward to seeing Dusk, Desert Twilight, and Deep in the Forest in person - soon I hope.